Sans Contrasted Ofdud 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, humanist, warm, literary, classic, inviting, readability, editorial tone, classic revival, crafted character, brand voice, calligraphic, modulated, bracketed, flared, oldstyle.
This typeface shows softly modulated strokes with a clear calligraphic influence, balancing rounded bowls with subtly tapered terminals. Capitals are sturdy and slightly wide in stance, with gently flared ends and smooth curves that keep counters open. Lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle construction, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a distinctive “t” featuring a slanted, wedge-like crossbar. Numerals are traditional and proportional, with curved joins and varying widths that echo the text rhythm.
It suits editorial typography where a warm, cultivated voice is needed—magazines, longform reading, and book interiors at comfortable sizes. The distinctive shapes and proportional figures also make it effective for brand identities, packaging, and display lines that benefit from a refined but friendly presence.
The overall tone feels bookish and human, combining a classical sensibility with an approachable, contemporary calm. Its modulation and tapered details add a crafted, editorial character without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to bridge readability with character: a text-forward face with traditional, calligraphy-informed proportions and enough modulation to feel expressive in headings. Its consistent rhythm and open forms suggest a focus on comfortable reading while preserving a recognizable signature.
The design maintains an even color in text while allowing individual letterforms to retain personality through angled joins and slightly lively terminals. Curves are smooth and confident, and the mix of broad rounds and narrower verticals produces a gently dynamic texture in longer passages.